Overview
- Negotiations between Ottawa and Washington broke down on Aug. 21, setting off a rapid tit‑for‑tat escalation that moved from high 50% tariffs to broader market restrictions.
- Canada’s retaliatory duties covering roughly C$27.6 billion in U.S. goods went into force on Tuesday, hitting hundreds of products with rates of 15%, 25% or 50%.
- The White House this week expanded 50% U.S. tariffs set to take effect on Sept. 15 and published import bans on certain Canadian alcohols, dairy items and motorcycles that will begin on Sept. 29.
- President Trump has directed the General Services Administration to remove Canadian‑origin products from many U.S. government contract schedules, tightening market access for Canadian suppliers.
- Ottawa and provinces have rolled out about C$7.5 billion in supports, local‑content procurement rules and other measures to shield firms and workers while analysts warn the dispute could raise costs and disrupt cross‑border supply chains.